Threat unfounded at middle school in Thornton
An active threat at a middle school in Thornton was unfounded, according to a social media post from the Thornton Police Department on Wednesday morning.
County sets hazardous household waste disposal event
The Weld County Household Hazardous Waste program is celebrating the 30 year anniversary of its disposal program with an open house. “The Household Hazardous Waste program has provided this service to the people in the south county and Dacono for 30 years now and has made such a lasting impact in Weld County,” said Jas
Driver arrested after truck spotted driving on rims in Broomfield
Broomfield police arrested a driver after receiving reports of a truck driving with only two intact wheels, causing sparks to fly.
Water restrictions help Lafayette, Louisville, Erie maintain supplies as drought persists
Millions of gallons of water have been saved across Lafayette, Louisville and Erie as officials tout their community efforts to curb usage. But officials say they still aren’t in the clear, with about 90% of the state still under drought conditions. Much of Boulder County remains in “extreme” drought as of early Septem
Best Chips and Salsa in Boulder: Fall 2026 Update
A basket of crisp tortilla chips and a bowl of fresh salsa remain two of the quickest ways to judge a Mexican restaurant. Does the salsa taste like tomatoes, tomatillos and roasted peppers—or only heat? Are the chips sturdy enough for dipping? And does the table immediately want another bowl?
Measles Visitor Hits Boulder, Westminster, Lafayette Spots, Colorado Says
A traveler infected with measles passed through Boulder, Westminster and Lafayette earlier this month, potentially exposing people at two restaurants, a hotel and a hospital emergency department, state health officials say. The visitor's stops included a busy stretch of Pearl Street, a downtown hotel hosting a gem and
24-year-old with newborn reported missing and endangered, last seen in Boulder
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered missing person alert for a 24-year-old woman reportedly last seen in Boulder on Tuesday afternoon.
Juvenile Shot During Altercation at Longmont Dollar Tree
A juvenile was shot in the leg during an altercation outside a Longmont Dollar Tree on Saturday afternoon, and police have identified the suspected shooter but have not announced an arrest. Longmont police responded around 2:45 p.m. September 12 to a reported shooting in the 2200 block of Main Street...
Measles case confirmed from visitor to Denver metro area; here are the possible exposure...
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KJCT) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have confirmed a measles case in a visitor to Colorado, with several exposure sites across the metro Denver area. According to the state, the confirmed case came from an international visitor who traveled throughout the state...
38-year-old man arrested in connection with hitting, killing Thornton motorcyclist
Thornton police arrested a man last weekend in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a motorcyclist that took place Friday evening. Genaro Rubio Barron, 38, faces charges of careless driving, leaving the scene of a crash that caused serious injury and driving without a license after he allegedly collided with a moto

















